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February 2, 2026
The next steps for corporate net-zero targets
What should the next generation of climate goals look like, and what will be needed to achieve them?
January 24, 2026
What do enforcement bodies, lawyers and companies think about missed climate targets?
Paul Verney talks to firms that have revised their goals, consumer watchdogs and legal experts about what to do with unachievable commitments
January 23, 2026
UK competition authority warns firms not to rely on suppliers’ green assurances
CMA publishes guidance telling companies to reconsider trading with those unable or unwilling to verify claims.
January 22, 2026
Environmental concern and communication are declining but green purchasing continues to grow
Chris Coulter believes a new sustainability narrative is emerging amid what he calls the 'green purchase paradox'
January 20, 2026
Heads from Microsoft, Bayer and Tata Steel among new climate accounting body
International Chamber of Commerce and Carbon Measures name technical expert group in push for ledger-based regime
January 18, 2026
Diaries at the ready: a rundown of the year’s sustainability events
REP has put together a list of conferences, roundtables and webinars to help you plan the next 12 months
January 7, 2026
Do we need a ‘target amnesty’ for corporate climate pledges?
New Year is the season of unrealistic commitments, but should 2026 start with a more honest discussion about interim net-zero goals?
January 3, 2026
A year of reckoning for corporate climate targets
A look at companies' latest sustainability reports shows a mixed bag when it comes to progress.